Definition of horrific
:having the power to horrify
- a horrific account of the tragedy
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Examples of horrific in a Sentence
horrific images of torture that shocked the conscience of the world
Recent Examples of horrific from the Web
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This whole affair sounds horrific, which might be why the females have evolved a catatonic state to endure it.
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Pepper mills (aka pepper grinders) rank just behind knives as primary causes of horrific kitchen accidents, according to an unofficial study that occurred in my life experience.
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The specifics of the various Obamacare repeals plans that are now being debated, thanks to Tuesday’s vote, are horrific, but the equally significant alarm bell is the wretched legislative process that got us to this point.
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Islamic State atrocities are horrific, incomprehensible.
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King Arthur assures Lancelot that his friend Merlin is coming with a weapon that will save them—and in a horrific turn, Merlin turns out to be Stanley Tucci, man who clearly does not want to be in this movie and speaks in a full-on American accent.
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Louisville is dealing with a horrific problem that is centered in its western neighborhoods.
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Still ahead, the horrific death of Otto Warmbier just the latest reminder of North Korea’s brutal ways.
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He is simply being used to divert attention from the horrific crimes this regime is committing against its own people.
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First Known Use of horrific
1653
horrific Synonyms
Synonyms
appalling, atrocious, awful, dreadful, frightful, ghastly, grisly, gruesome (also grewsome), hideous, horrendous, horrid, horrible, horrifying, lurid, macabre, monstrous, nightmare, nightmarish, shocking, terrible, terrificRelated Words
alarming, bloodcurdling, dire, direful, fearful, fearsome, forbidding, formidable, frightening, gut-wrenching, hair-raising, heart-stopping, intimidating, redoubtable, scary, terrifying; abhorrent, deplorable, disagreeable, disgusting, distasteful, loathsome, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, offensive, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sickening; abominable, evil, foul, heinous, noxious, odious, unspeakable, vile; grotesque, ugly, unsightlyNear Antonyms
agreeable, appealing, attractive, delectable, delicious, delightful, enjoyable, enticing, inviting, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome; cheering, comforting, soothingHORRIFIC Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of horrific for English Language Learners
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: causing horror or shock
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